"I had the benefit of tuition remission when I completed my graduate studies. I realize that many nurses are not so fortunate and face financial challenges in reaching their educational goals. Therefore, I keep NEF on the list of non-profits I support each year."
(2026-2027 Winner)
Kylie Trone, BSN, RN, CPEN, is the grateful recipient of the 2026-2027 Barbara L. Tate Scholarship from Nurses Educational Funds. Kylie is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Nursing at the University of... read more.
Nurses Educational Funds, Inc. (NEF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established by nurses for nurses in 1912, and since then, the organization has awarded over 1,500 scholarships to support the pursuit of advanced degrees in nursing.
NEF’s named scholarships, created with a minimum donation of $50,000, honor and memorialize nurse leaders, from Isabel Hampton Robb to Thelma Schorr to Susan Bowar-Ferres. 100% of donations help to keep NEF scholarships funded in perpetuity; organization expenses are covered by prudent management of NEF’s investments.